Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 459
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 459
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 3h 25m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 65. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 82 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 184 for a 3h 25m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 65. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 82 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 496 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 860 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.24 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.78 and RM 147.70. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.24 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.78 and RM 147.70. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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